PART 26
*Maan's POV*
I wish i was crying. To let out your sorrow in form of tears is much more easier than storing that in your fragile heart. Geet hugged me . i pulled her closer burying my head in her chest trying to calm the terror the past created in me.
Geet didn't talk and at that time i couldn't have been more grateful. At that time all i wanted was her to hold me any word could have been mis-said or misunderstood.
"I was so devastated after that" i began.
She was listening to me carefully caressing my hair.
"i was too young to understand what is happening around me but i felt the void. Anchal's father took me with them to Mumbai. They were kind to me. I got a lot of time to spend with Anchal and her brother Nirmal. i started to get used to it, when they sent me to boarding school. I had no choice, i went with the flow. When i was in XI std Anchal joined the same school and that is when we became close. I was so vulnerable to be happy with even a minimum amount of love i receive. I thought we loved each other. Before going to college i proposed her and she accepted. But her father came to know about it and he wasn't very pleased. He told her i have same blood as my father and i couldn't be an ideal partner. That did the trick and Anchal began to ignore me in not so polite way. "
" that stirred the self hatred in me and i was loathing myself for who my father was. When i looked back at my life i had no one. None to count on, i was left alone. I joined Army college for the sole reason that i have got more physical work to do. Everyday i had to exhaust myself to sleep. As time passed even that became difficult and that is when entered the field as a player. Even if all that girls loved me is for my body i felt at least wanted for some reason."
Opening up wasn't easy but now that i have told her everything, it feels good.
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*Geet's POV*
I looked at Maan who was sleeping on my lap. Even in deep sleep i could see his frowned forehead which means his heart is in some storm. How could he endure all this in such a small age?
For any listener it is just suffering story of a kid. But for me to imagine Maan in that place is very difficult. He thinks he is responsible for the death of his mother and unborn sibling. Is that the reason why Maan was so keen on keeping our baby? But in no way he is responsible for all this. He was a kid who was so scared , he couldn't have done anything.
I heard him mumble something in sleep and i knew it is the start of his nightmare. I laid by his side and hugged him.
"Maan relax. Nothing is wrong " i whispered.
" Geet " i heard him say after a long time.
"Shh... Maan its okay . i am here " i said
He opened his eyes after a pause and i could see him relax seeing me so close. After what happened with him he is very insecure when it comes to relationship. I can't blame him for that. I should be patient and help him move on.
"Please stay with me Geet " he begged
" i am always with you Maan, always "i said kissing his forehead
He cupped my cheek and looked into my eyes. Deep inside i know he is still scared. He is not used to someone caring for him still, that worried me. I want him to know that i will be with him whatever happens. Maybe it will take time but i will eventually make him secured about our relationship.
"I cannot live without you both " he said kissing my lips while his one hand went inside my top caressing my bump
" you don't have to . we three will live together always " i promised.
Holding me closer if that was even possible, we drifted to sleep.
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Unlike other times i was the one to wake up early that morning probably because i didn't sleep. All i could think of was Maan and his past. It still hurts me to imagine him as a small scared boy.
I looked at him sleeping so peacefully. I bend down to press a kiss on his lips. That definitely disturbed his sleep as he held my waist and placed his head on my lap such that he was facing my bump.
"Good morning baby" he said kissing my bump.
I chuckled seeing the glow in his eyes while speaking to the baby.
" baby says good morning dad and love you " i said faking a baby tone
"Love you baby " he said kissing my bump again
"Now no more kisses to momma?" i asked pouting.
Maan got up and sat cross legged facing me. He looked at me with a look which said he is unsure about my reaction about his past. Is he worried that knowing his past will change the thing i have for him?
"Geet last night..."
"shhh.." i placed my finger on his lips before he could complete
He looked at me with those innocent eyes that easily could complex a kid.
"You told me your past and i am happy that you trust me enough. It doesn't change anything between us Maan. I still feel the same about you and nothing is changed." I said rubbing his cheek with my thumb.
"Geet"
"umm?"
"I love you" he said
That is the last thing i expected him to tell. Not that i regret the words leaving his mouth. It felt right. But i couldn't have reciprocated it now and make him feel as if its out of sympathy. When i say those words i want him to know that i mean it.
So i simply kissed him as a reply. Maan frowned at first but later he responded and that is enough for now.
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I stood in front of anchal's cabin. Knowing Maan's past did change what i feel about her. I couldn't blame her for what happened to him, but if she had been a little more compassionate she could have changed what he is now. But its too much to expect from someone who has no concern for Maan.
I did know major share of his past but what happened to his father is still a mystery. Is he dead? Is he in prison? I wasn't sure still. Asking anchal wouldn't be a apt choice though its the only one at this time. But is it necessary to dig more in his past now when Maan is in more need of my love? For now i decided to give it a break.
I sighed deeply and knocked at Anchal's cabin. I heard her say come in and so i entered.
"Hello Geet. Good to see you" she said
I smiled politely.
"Last night i didn't get much time to talk to you both. How is Maan ?" she asked
"Good" i said faking a smile
For someone who refused to be associated with him she is being more concerned now.
"I would love if you guys could join me for dinner " she said
"I... am not sure " i said
I still have no clear view if Maan hates her or has forgot everything. I couldn't decide for both of us. As far as i am concerned i have no hard feelings but what about Maan?
"Oh... please... you should come Maan has already agreed " she said surprising me
When did she talk to Maan? Why didn't he tell me? He accepted the invitation? He didn't once ask me.
"i...umm...sure" i said
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I am not angry, i am just upset that Maan didn't tell me anything about going to Anchal's house for dinner. Did he think i will refuse? Even if i refuse what is wrong with it? For the first time Maan's behaviour is strange for me.
" Hello" i answered my phone after third ring
"Where are you?" Maan asked
"Home. Getting ready" i said
"getting ready?" he asked unsure
Why does he sound like this? As if he doesn't know anything. Wasn't he the one who agreed for dinner?
"Anchal's house ? dinner?" i said
"We are going?" Maan asked
I took a deep breath not wanting to shout at him.
"Are you gonna pick me up or should i take a cab?" i asked
"I ll be there in 10" he said cutting the call.
I looked at my phone even after he disconnected it. Why does something seem fishy?
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